The Law Society of England and Wales has called on the UK government not to deviate from the EU’s nascent regulatory regime on artificial intelligence.
In response to a government white paper published in March, the bar association called on the UK to join forces with the EU as it works towards enacting binding AI legislation.
The Association said that while the UK could achieve consistency “while preserving the UK’s attractiveness for investment and innovation”, the divergence would “make it difficult for law firms to determine which ethical guidelines apply in which jurisdiction”. It adds complexity,” he said. legal gazette.
Elsewhere in its response to the consultation, the association said regulation on liability was “urgently needed” and called for a review of criminal and civil offenses. men’s rare Establish how it applies to situations where AI plays a role in decision making.
It also “mandates AI transparency across government and public services to ensure that all citizens are aware of when and how decisions affecting them are made and informed by AI systems.” We also propose to
The EU’s AI regulation proposal was adopted by the European Parliament. MEPs will now negotiate the details with EU countries before the draft rules become law on AI.
